6.3 Gold Water Tower Project
CITY OF SALINA
REQUEST FOR CITY COMMISSION ACTION
DATE
5/21/2007
TIME
4:00 P.M.
AGENDA SECTION ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: APPROVED FOR
NO: 6 AGENDA:
UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
ITEM
NO. 3 BY: Martha Tasker BY:
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ITEM:
Engineering Agreement with Bucher, Willis & Ratliff Corporation for the Gold Water Tower
Maintenance Project, Project No. 07-2651.
BACKGROUND:
The Gold Water Tower is located at Fifth Street and Gold Road and is a 500,000 gallon steel pedestal
type water tower. A routine inspection by Utility Service Company, Inc. on June 15, 2006 of the
interior of the bowl and the tank exterior revealed defects in the protective paint coating. These
defects, if not addressed, would result in serious corrosion of the steel tank surfaces. The water
tower was erected in 1980 and the interior and exterior was re-coated in 1991. In 1998 the water
tower was inspected and found to be in good condition and no work was recommended at that time.
The water tower currently fills and drains from the bottom of the bowl, which results in the water in the
top portion of the bowl not getting used. This results in a depleted chlorine residual in the water tower
over time. During hot summer months it is often necessary to drain the water tower on two week
intervals due to the low chlorine residuals. A static interior water fill system is recommended to
correct this problem. This type of system fills from the top of the bowl by use of a series of check
valves and drains from the bottom. This type of fill system results in a more consistent chlorine
residual in the water tower.
Bucher, Willis and Ratliff Corporation was selected by staff to provide engineering services to include:
design phase, bidding phase and construction phase services for the Gold Water Tower Maintenance
Project. The project includes re-coating of the tank interior, over-coat of the tank exterior, repair of
existing tank overflow, and installation of a static interior water mix system. The attached agreement
addresses the consultant's responsibilities, scope of services, owner's responsibilities, time schedule,
compensation and general provisions.
Bucher, Willis and Ratliff Corporation provided similar engineering service in 2004 for the Markley and
Sunset Towers Maintenance Project.
The agreement before you today for the Gold Water Tower Maintenance Project is written with an
amount not to exceed of $36,264. The "cost not to exceed" is just that, a total amount that cannot be
exceeded without prior approval and supplemental agreement with the City Commission.
FISCAL NOTE:
A budget allocation of $120,000 for water tower painting and modifications for the Gold Water Tower
is included in the 2007 Capital Improvement Program under the category of Water/Wastewater
Enhancements. The budget allocation of $120,000 was based on re-coating the tank interior,
installation of a static interior water system and engineering services. The total project cost is
estimated at $210,000 and the budget will be amended once the project has been bid and the total
project cost is determined.
CITY OF SALINA
REQUEST FOR CITY COMMISSION ACTION
DATE
5/21/2007
TIME
4:00 P.M.
AGENDA SECTION ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: APPROVED FOR
NO: 6 AGENDA:
UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
ITEM
NO. 3 BY: Martha Tasker BY:
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CONFORMANCE WITH STRATEGIC PLAN:
Related strategic Plan goals may include:
Goal #3: The City will provide the highest quality of services, consistent with governing body
direction, available resources and staff commitment to quality.
Action Item: The City Commission will maintain its commitment to the municipal organization by
providing direction and resources that will allow them to meet established expectations.
RECOMMENDATION ACTION:
It is recommended that the City Commission approve the Engineering Agreement for the Gold Water
Tower Maintenance Project, Project No. 07-2651 with Bucher, Willis and Ratliff Corporation in an
amount not to exceed $36,264.
City of Salina
2007 Sub-CIP
5/17/2007
WATERlWAs-rEWATER ENHANCEMENTS
Estimated YTD/Bid
Fund Dept/Div. Project # Description Cost Cost Difference
WaterlW.W. Water 07-2651 Water Tower Painting and Modifications-Gold Tower $120,000 $0 $120,000
I WaterlW.W. I Water Water Master Planning Phase II - Year 2030 Demands $75,000 $0 $75,000
WaterlW.W. Water 07 -2644 Well Field Evaluation Study $30,000 $31,803 ($1 ,803)
WaterlW.W. Water Water Conservation Plan Review $15,000 $0 $15,000
WaterlW.W. Water Water Modeling Software (WaterGEMS) $15,000 $0 $15,000
WaterlW.W. Water High Service Pump Station Pressure Control Study $12,000 $0 $12,000
WaterlW.W. Water Chemical Feed Storage Systems Study (Alum, Lime, Soda $25,000 $0 $25,000
Ash, CO2)
WaterlW.W. Water Taste and Odor Control Study $10,000 $0 $10,000
WaterlW.W. W aterlW astewater Water and Wastewater Rate Study $27,000 $0 $27,000
WaterlW.W. Wastewater Pump Stations B, C, 1 & 2 Discharge Piping Repair $15,000 $0 $15,000
I WaterlW.W. I 06-1616 - $100,000 $102,028 ($2,028)
Water Water Master Planning
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WaterlW.W. Water 06-1585 :Main Replacements $633,000 $267,086 ~ ~~65,914
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WaterlW.W. Wastewater 06..1611 2006 Sanitary Sewer Replacement $318,500 $0 I $318,500
I - ,
WaterlW.W. Wastewater (6) Added manholes on Santa Fe $40,000 $0 $40,000
WaterlW.W. Wastewater Replace Manhole at Ash and DesMoines $20,000 $0 $20,qO~ ,
WaterlW.W. Wastewater Replace Manhole at Franklin & Broadway $16,500 $0 $16,500
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,WaterlW.W. Wastewater Point Repair.,. various lines $42,000 $0 $42,000
IWaterlW.W. EPAlPlant Reserve ' 05-1542 Repair Pri. Digester #2 Cover $130,000 $0 $130,000
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WaterlW.W. EPAlPlant Reserve Replace Aluminum Slide Gates at Headworks and UV Bldg $45,600 $0 I $45,600
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TOTAL BUDGET: $ 1,700,000.00
ESTIMATED COST TOTAL: $ 1,689,600.00
YTD/BID COST TOTAL: $400,917
REMAINING BUDGET: $10,400
REMAINING FUNDS: $1,299,083